Stopwatch Alternatives

Stopwatch is described as 'A Java countdown timer and stopwatch. Features a fullscreen and a resizable window mode. All actions are available on the popup menu or as keyboard shortcuts' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to Stopwatch for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, Web-based and Android apps. The best Stopwatch alternative is Hourglass, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Stopwatch are wnr, SnapTimer, WatchMe and Free Countdown Timer.

Stopwatch alternatives are mainly Time Tracking Tools but may also be Pomodoro Timers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Stopwatch.

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Stopwatch

Free • Open Source

A Java countdown timer and stopwatch. Features a fullscreen and a resizable window mode. All actions are available on the...

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Hourglass
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Free • Open Source
Windows
98 Hourglass alternatives
Hourglass is the most advanced simple countdown timer for Windows. Just enter a time in just about any format, and hit Enter.
- - Hourglass is the most popular Windows alternative to Stopwatch.
- - Hourglass is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Stopwatch.
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Hourglass Features
1. LightweightHourglass consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Dark ModeHourglass supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
3. Command line interfaceHourglass either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
4. PortableHourglass can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Timer
Minimalistic
Customizable
wnr
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Free • Open Source
Time Tracking Tool
Mac
Windows
98 wnr alternatives
Effective time-management, better than pomodoros Work and rest, with wnr now.
- - wnr is the most popular Mac alternative to Stopwatch.
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wnr Features
1. Pomodoro TimerPractice the Pomodoro Technique in wnr to stay focused and productive.
2. Distraction-freewnr has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
3. Dark Modewnr supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Works Offlinewnr can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Timer
Loops
Automatic time tracking
SnapTimer
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Free • Open Source
Windows
PortableApps.com
64 SnapTimer alternatives
All the timers I tested were too complex for my taste. I decided to write one that was dead simple, so you could run it, type in a time and hit enter. The aim of SnapTimer is to get out of the way and help you be productive.
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SnapTimer Features
1. LightweightSnapTimer consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. PortableSnapTimer can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Pomodoro TimerPractice the Pomodoro Technique in SnapTimer to stay focused and productive.
4. Works OfflineSnapTimer can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Timer
Customizable
Countdown widget
Sits in the System Tray
WatchMe
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
138 WatchMe alternatives
WatchMe is a simple timer program that can be used to time a number of different tasks or events together or indepenedently of each other. You can easily name each timer and track information about what you are timing - a great solution for those who need to track their time for...
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WatchMe Features
1. PortableWatchMe can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Multiple Timers
Timer
Free Countdown Timer
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
57 Free Countdown Timer alternatives
Free Countdown Timer is a free, full-featured and user-friendly countdown timer for Windows
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Free Countdown Timer Features
Timer
Multiple Timers
Smart Countdown Timer
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Free • Proprietary
Mac
53 Smart Countdown Timer alternatives
Smart Countdown Timer allows you to use natural language to set, modify and start a countdown on your Mac.
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Smart Countdown Timer Features
Timer
PC Chrono
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
3 PC Chrono alternatives
countdown timer capable of .mp3, .ogg or .wav file playback on completion. stopwatch 12/24 hour clock; customizable voice notifications for all modes (timer, stopwatch and clock).
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PC Chrono Features
1. PortablePC Chrono can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Countdown
Timer
XNote Stopwatch
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
61 XNote Stopwatch alternatives
XNote Stopwatch is a versatile and flexible multifunctional digital stopwatch / countdown timer / clock software for PC. Helpful for timekeepers at sport competitions, time tracking of work, or even as a metronome.
- - XNote Stopwatch is the most popular commercial alternative to Stopwatch.
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XNote Stopwatch Features
Timer
Stopwatch
TimeLeft
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Freemium • Proprietary
Windows
44 TimeLeft alternatives
TimeLeft is a versatile desktop utility - it can be used as a countdown clock, reminder, clock, alarm clock, tray clock, stopwatch, timer, sticker, auction watch, work days/hours countdown clock and time synchronization utility. TimeLeft uses Winamp skins to show digits and text.
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TimeLeft Features
1. RemindersTimeLeft allows you to set reminders for tasks, events or actions, based on parameters of time, place or condition.
Stopwatch
Timer
Customizable
Countdown
Thyme
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Free • Open Source
Mac
12 Thyme alternatives
The task timer for OS X.
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Thyme Features
Timer
Stopwatch
LClock
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
22 LClock alternatives
LClock is a very simple program that makes the Windows' clock look like a Windows Longhorn Clock. It also comes with a simple popup calendar with reminder feature.
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LClock Features
1. RemindersLClock allows you to set reminders for tasks, events or actions, based on parameters of time, place or condition.
Discontinued
Last version was released on September 19, 2004, but it can be still downloaded from Download.com
Alpha Clock
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
25 Alpha Clock alternatives
Alpha Clock is an tiny clock utility with miniature, but very nice LCD-style watch display. You can choose any colors for display background and digits, or use any predefined color scheme. On Windows 2000 or Windows XP also possibly to set the transparency for watch display.
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Alpha Clock Features
1. PortableAlpha Clock can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Time clock
Discontinued
The program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.3.1, released in 2007, can be still downloaded from the official website.